The Medical Science Behind The Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy

Posted by Rita H Peterson on October 22nd, 2018

Hormone that coordinate from your digestion and growth to your appetite, immune function and mood also. Do you know our body hormone control all the basic bodily functions? Our hormone serve as an internal communication system between cells throughout the body. So, if your hormones are out of balance then it will be definitely cause a big impact on your health and well-being.

When hormone drop or become unbalance, people always go for hormone replacement therapy to simplify the problem. The hormone replacement therapy mainly used by women around the time of their menopause, balance the estrogen and progesterone. But male hormone replacement therapy is also performed and treat if the individual wants to undergo sex change.

The hormone replacement therapy also help in relieving sweat, hot flashes, and other symptoms of menopause. It also reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

You should also keep in mind that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) should not be done when –

• If you are pregnant
• Have problems in vaginal bleeding
• If you have had certain kind of cancer
• Had a stroke or heart attack
• Have blood clots
• Have liver disease

One of the hormone replacement theory is the bio identical hormone pellet therapy has got lot of attention because of its natural solution to hormone issues. Many men and women also consider bio identical hormone replacement to manage the aging symptoms.

What is Bio-identical hormone replacement?

In simple words, bio identical hormone is basically a manmade hormone which is derived from plants estrogen. People who lack certain hormones or have too much can be benefited from Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. But commonly it is used during the menopause time.  It also include in the improvement of the symptoms like –

• Insulin resistance
• Adrenal and Thyroid disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia

Bio identical hormones are comes in various forms including –

• Pills
• Patches
• Creams
• Gels
• Injections

Before applying Bio identical hormones therapy (BHRT) always talk to your doctor, to know which form will be best for you and your lifestyle. Both men and women are benefited from Bio-identical hormone therapy, and the most effective way to deliver is through hormone pellet therapy.

The benefits of BHRT –

• Reduce the risk of diabetics, tooth loss, cataracts
• Improves skin thickness, hydration and elasticity
• It also reduces the skin wrinkles

Do you know BHRT treatment also helps cancer patients?

Through many studies it has been proved that hormone replacement therapy also benefited patients who had been suffering from cancer such as endometrial, breast and ovarian. The cancer people when they undergo treatment their estrogen level is affects. Through BHRT it helps in improving general well-being and found relief from cancer treatment related symptoms. The symptoms such as migraines, incontinence, low libido, and insomnia.

What is Hormone Pellet Therapy?

The Hormone Pellet Therapy is a method to deliver natural, bio-identical hormones in the correct doses to the body. The ideal therapy of hormonal imbalance, is injecting the tiny pellets which contains either testosterone or estrogen just under the skin and consistently release of the therapeutics doses of hormones. This are vaccinated mainly in the lower abdomen wall or in the upper buttock but all this process should be done under a local anesthetic.

The delivery of bio-identical hormones cannot be overdose or they don’t increase the risk of blood clots as the other conventional hormones does. The pellet last 3 to 5 months in women and 4 to 6 months in men. The estrogen and the testosterone hormone begins to deplete naturally with the age, so with hormone pellet therapy it will help to replenish the hormone.

The Benefits of Hormone Pellet Therapy –

• You don’t have to apply cream or take pills every day
• These method and treatment is best  for mental clarity and sexual function
• Improve the muscle mass and bone density up to speed
• Reduce stress and anxiety associated with side effects of synthetic hormone

Conclusion –

Bio-identical hormonal therapy is an option to help people who are struggling with the symptoms associated with hormone levels may be low or unbalanced. There are side effects and risks associated with the BHRT, so you must consult your doctor. Always ensure to use the lowest dose while undergoing such therapy.